Judge Stephen Dillard
@judgedillard.bsky.social
Presiding Judge and 30th Chief Judge, Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia.
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia
Thank you for your kindness.
December 19, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Thank you for your kindness.
Peggy Ann Armstrong Dillard, 1938-2025.
December 18, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Peggy Ann Armstrong Dillard, 1938-2025.
Reposted by Judge Stephen Dillard
"Burkeanism and the Administrative State"
I really enjoyed doing this podcast episode with Sarah Isgur, @williambaude.bsky.social, and @davidfrenchjag.bsky.social. It was framed around separation of powers debates, but the conversation ranged much more widely. thedispatch.com/podcast/advi...
I really enjoyed doing this podcast episode with Sarah Isgur, @williambaude.bsky.social, and @davidfrenchjag.bsky.social. It was framed around separation of powers debates, but the conversation ranged much more widely. thedispatch.com/podcast/advi...
Burkeanism and the Administrative State
A debate on unitary executive power.
thedispatch.com
December 16, 2025 at 10:18 PM
"Burkeanism and the Administrative State"
I really enjoyed doing this podcast episode with Sarah Isgur, @williambaude.bsky.social, and @davidfrenchjag.bsky.social. It was framed around separation of powers debates, but the conversation ranged much more widely. thedispatch.com/podcast/advi...
I really enjoyed doing this podcast episode with Sarah Isgur, @williambaude.bsky.social, and @davidfrenchjag.bsky.social. It was framed around separation of powers debates, but the conversation ranged much more widely. thedispatch.com/podcast/advi...
For those of you who enjoy law-related podcasts (especially those focusing primarily on appellate courts & SCOTUS), the latest episode of Advisory Opinions is absolutely fantastic. I could listen to @jdmortenson.bsky.social and @williambaude.bsky.social debate on every one of my commutes to Atlanta.
December 18, 2025 at 12:32 AM
For those of you who enjoy law-related podcasts (especially those focusing primarily on appellate courts & SCOTUS), the latest episode of Advisory Opinions is absolutely fantastic. I could listen to @jdmortenson.bsky.social and @williambaude.bsky.social debate on every one of my commutes to Atlanta.
It’s been my pleasure, Georgia. Truly.
Here’s to many more!
Here’s to many more!
December 17, 2025 at 11:26 PM
It’s been my pleasure, Georgia. Truly.
Here’s to many more!
Here’s to many more!
Back in my favorite reading spot.
December 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Back in my favorite reading spot.
The new Knives Out movie—“Wake Up Dead Man”—is just phenomenal. I highly recommend it.
December 13, 2025 at 4:34 AM
The new Knives Out movie—“Wake Up Dead Man”—is just phenomenal. I highly recommend it.
I hope all of you have a wonderful and relaxing weekend. And as always, please be good to each other.
December 12, 2025 at 10:01 PM
I hope all of you have a wonderful and relaxing weekend. And as always, please be good to each other.
It was truly wonderful to host Dean John P. Anderson of @MC_Law this afternoon at the Nathan Deal Judicial Center. Dean Anderson is doing an incredible job at my beloved law school (J.D.) alma mater, and I am really excited about his forward-thinking vision for MC Law.
December 10, 2025 at 10:23 PM
It was truly wonderful to host Dean John P. Anderson of @MC_Law this afternoon at the Nathan Deal Judicial Center. Dean Anderson is doing an incredible job at my beloved law school (J.D.) alma mater, and I am really excited about his forward-thinking vision for MC Law.
Back in my favorite reading spot.
December 10, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Back in my favorite reading spot.
I bought this book on @AppealsCourtGA on eBay for around $10, and I found a few interesting bonus items inside it.
December 9, 2025 at 6:13 PM
I bought this book on @AppealsCourtGA on eBay for around $10, and I found a few interesting bonus items inside it.
My kind of reading spot.
December 8, 2025 at 10:11 PM
My kind of reading spot.
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
December 8, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
"Say it!"
"No!"
"Say it, Hans."
"My name's not Hans!"
"I WILL drop you."
“Fine, okay, you win!”
“I need to hear you say it.”
"Die Hard is a Christmas movie!"
"No!"
"Say it, Hans."
"My name's not Hans!"
"I WILL drop you."
“Fine, okay, you win!”
“I need to hear you say it.”
"Die Hard is a Christmas movie!"
December 6, 2025 at 11:51 PM
I hope all of you have a wonderful and relaxing weekend. And as always, please be good to each other.
December 5, 2025 at 10:01 PM
I hope all of you have a wonderful and relaxing weekend. And as always, please be good to each other.
It’s always a treat to spend some time away from the courthouse with my wonderful @AppealsCourtGA colleagues.
December 5, 2025 at 3:26 AM
It’s always a treat to spend some time away from the courthouse with my wonderful @AppealsCourtGA colleagues.
Not too shabby for a kid from Bellevue (West Nashville), Tennessee.
Thank you, National Center for State Courts!
Thank you, National Center for State Courts!
December 4, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Not too shabby for a kid from Bellevue (West Nashville), Tennessee.
Thank you, National Center for State Courts!
Thank you, National Center for State Courts!
“Samford Alumnus Judge Stephen Dillard Receives National Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence” www.samford.edu/arts-and-sci...
Samford Alumnus Judge Stephen Dillard Receives National Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence
Samford University alumnus Judge Stephen Louis A. Dillard ’92, presiding judge of the Georgia Court of Appeals, has been named the recipient of the 30th annual William H. Rehnquist Award for Judicial ...
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December 2, 2025 at 7:44 PM
“Samford Alumnus Judge Stephen Dillard Receives National Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence” www.samford.edu/arts-and-sci...
“Georgia appellate judge receives William H. Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence” legalnews.com/Home/Article...
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November 26, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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I received a lovely handwritten note today from one of my judicial heroes. The last few weeks have been absolutely amazing.
It’s also a good reminder that I need to write more handwritten notes in the new year.
It’s also a good reminder that I need to write more handwritten notes in the new year.
November 25, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I received a lovely handwritten note today from one of my judicial heroes. The last few weeks have been absolutely amazing.
It’s also a good reminder that I need to write more handwritten notes in the new year.
It’s also a good reminder that I need to write more handwritten notes in the new year.
I hope all of you have a wonderful and relaxing weekend. And as always, please be good to each other.
November 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
I hope all of you have a wonderful and relaxing weekend. And as always, please be good to each other.
Reposted by Judge Stephen Dillard
It was just a joy to see @judgedillard.bsky.social receive the Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence at tonight’s NCSC dinner. Such a worthy recognition of an exemplary ambassador for the American bench.
November 21, 2025 at 12:33 AM
It was just a joy to see @judgedillard.bsky.social receive the Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence at tonight’s NCSC dinner. Such a worthy recognition of an exemplary ambassador for the American bench.
It’s a beautiful day at the NDJC in Atlanta. #appellateplaces
November 18, 2025 at 4:18 PM
It’s a beautiful day at the NDJC in Atlanta. #appellateplaces
Happy birthday @amby.bsky.social! I hope you have a wonderful day.
November 17, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Happy birthday @amby.bsky.social! I hope you have a wonderful day.
Saturdays with Sirius.
November 15, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Saturdays with Sirius.